PRP Facial (Vampire Facial)

What it is

The PRP facial — often called the vampire facial — uses platelet-rich plasma prepared from a small sample of your own blood. The plasma, concentrated in growth factors, is delivered into the skin by microneedling and in some cases by fine injections, so the skin's own repair process is switched on from within.

What to expect

The session takes about an hour: the blood draw, ten minutes while the plasma is prepared, numbing cream, then the treatment itself. Skin looks pink for a day or two, like mild sunburn, and the improvement in tone, texture, fine lines and glow builds over three to six weeks as new collagen forms. Dr. Sibaja usually recommends a course of three sessions a month apart, then one or two a year to maintain. Because the plasma is yours, there is nothing to react to — which is why it suits people who want a visible result without fillers or toxins.